Not only did Michelle Bridges' Australian Story profile bring up old divorce wounds, including her ex-husband Bill Moore's heartbreak, it attracted intense backlash in response to a controversial comment she made.

The Biggest Loser trainer, 45, said "I'm yet to meet someone who is morbidly obese and happy" during her interview on Monday night's ABC program.

Radio personality Chrissie Swan took particular offense to the comment, and didn't hesitate to bring it up on her Nova 100 show the next morning.

"Michelle Bridges last night on Australian Story said that she's never met a happy fat person, and yet mysteriously I have met her many times," the 42-year-old said on Chrissie, Sam & Browny.

"Hi, Michelle, if you are listening. Remember me? I've known you for years. We have met many, many times," she said on air. "You can take it back now. I'm happy."

The 45-year-old also copped it on social media, with fans taking to Twitter to contradict her and even question her social life, or apparent lack thereof.

It's worth pointing out that Michelle used the words "morbidly obese", which seems to have been misinterpreted by many as simply, "fat".